News for the day

Contributed by Ana Maria Guerra:

Double rape victim speaks out about the stigma of sexual assault

http://globalnews.ca/news/486567/double-rape-victim-speaks-out-about-the-stigma-of-sexual-assault/   

Is It Dangerous To Date Men?

http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2013/04/17/is-it-dangerous-to-date-men/

Rage against the patriarchy, Dr. Nikita Levy, and the devaluation of black women

http://thefeministwire.com/2013/04/rage-against-the-patriarchy-dr-nikita-levy-and-the-devaluation-of-black-women/#.UW9ZB2L4DNg.twitter

UN Security Council lists Syrian army and militias as sex predators, along with African rebels

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/un-security-council-lists-syrian-army-and-militias-as-sex-predators-along-with-african-rebels/2013/04/17/73fb5edc-a76f-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Germany debates quotas for women

http://www.dw.de/germany-debates-quotas-for-women/a-16753434

‘Female visitors could fall for them’: Saudis deport three men for being ‘too handsome’

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/04/18/saudi-arabia-deports-three-men-from-the-uae-for-being-too-handsome/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

UN Security Council calls for end of impunity for rape in conflict

http://www.stoprapeinconflict.org/un_security_council_calls_for_end_to_impunity

Facebook's big misogyny problem

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/apr/18/facebook-big-misogyny-problem?CMP=twt_gu

What can we do about feminism’s brand problem?

http://feministing.com/2013/04/18/what-can-we-do-about-feminisms-brand-problem/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Yangon Bakehouse Empowers Women of Myanmar

http://www.womensmediacenter.com/feature/entry/yangon-bakehouse-empowers-women-of-myanmar

Fear keeps young dalit women away from Haryana village

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Fear-keeps-young-dalit-women-away-from-Haryana-village/articleshow/19588737.cms

Survey Reveals Abuse Of Students Doing Anthropological Fieldwork

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/259082.php

New Zealand’s 8-Minute Long PSA On Preventing Rape Is The Most Powerful Thing You’ll See Today

http://www.upworthy.com/new-zealand-s-8-minute-long-psa-on-preventing-rape-is-the-most-powerful-thing-you-ll-see-today?c=slt1

Contributed by Maria Evangelidou:

Facebook's big misogyny problem – 18 Apr 2013

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/apr/18/facebook-big-misogyny-problem

SYRIA: Extreme poverty for displaced women causing brides “buyer’s market” – 17 Apr 2013

http://womennewsnetwork.net/2013/04/17/syria-displaced-brides-buyers-market/

Security Council, in day-long debate, urged to strengthen measures to end rape in war zones – 17 Apr 2013

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44681&Cr=Sexual+violence&Cr1=#.UXBtlxw4Xyd

UN chief calls for adequate resources to tackle sexual violence in conflict – 17 Apr 2013

http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2013/04/un-chief-calls-for-adequate-resources-to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-conflict/

Speech: "UK is committed to addressing sexual violence in conflict" – 17 Apr 2013

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/uk-is-committed-to-addressing-sexual-violence-in-conflict

UN to probe claims of rape by DR Congo army, rebels – 17 Apr 2013

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/africa/2013/04/17/UN-to-probe-claims-of-rape-by-DR-Congo-army-rebels-.html

UN Security Council lists Syrian army and militias as sex predators, along with African rebels – 17 Apr 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/un-security-council-lists-syrian-army-and-militias-as-sex-predators-along-with-african-rebels/2013/04/17/73fb5edc-a76f-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Monitor abortions by gender to protect unborn girls, say MPs – 15 Apr 2013

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9995407/Monitor-abortions-by-gender-to-protect-unborn-girls-say-MPs.html

Contributed by Megan Bird:

House of Horrors

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erika-eichelberger/violence-in-the-home_b_3109057.html

Violence Against Women Act

http://www.thecolumbiastar.com/news/2013-04-19/News/The_Violence_Against_Women_Act.html

Canada Ending Violence Against Women

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canada-and-new-brunswick-ministers-for-status-of-women-highlight-support-for-ending-violence-against-women-and-girls-203620651.html

Infant Rape

http://news.yahoo.com/babies-young-six-months-victims-rape-war-u-203330594.html

Offering Rape Exams

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20130417-methodist-dallas-to-start-offering-rape-exams-next-year.ece